The Unexpected in the Expecting: Anesthesia for Penetrating Trauma on a COVID-19 Suspect Parturient: A Case Report

Authors

  • Alexandra Nina C. Odi Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Joemar A. Te Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v56i18.5665

Keywords:

penetrating wounds, pregnancy, fetal monitoring, COVID-19

Abstract

Physical trauma significantly influences pregnancy outcomes leading to feto-maternal morbidity or mortality. A
20-year-old G1P0 (33 weeks 4/7 days AOG) COVID- 19 suspect was accidentally impaled by a falling metal rod while
aboard her electric scooter. This paper highlights the peculiarities of anesthetizing a parturient with an impaled foreign body in the abdominal cavity while ensuring the well-being of the fetus amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author Biographies

  • Alexandra Nina C. Odi, Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

    Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology

  • Joemar A. Te, Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

    resident in training, Department of Anesthesiology

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Published

2022-10-12

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 18 (2022): Anesthesiology Issue

Section

Articles

How to Cite

1.
The Unexpected in the Expecting: Anesthesia for Penetrating Trauma on a COVID-19 Suspect Parturient: A Case Report. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2022 Oct. 12 [cited 2025 Apr. 7];56(18). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/5665